The Nations League Final was broadcast in the United States on the CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ in English and on Univision in Spanish.

[13] Mexico wasted little time opening the scoring, as forward Jesús Corona intercepted a poor pass by US defender Mark McKenzie in the attacking third and fired a shot past goalkeeper Zack Steffen into the back of the net just over a minute into the contest.

While his attempt at goal struck the post, the rebound fell to Giovanni Reyna, who easily scored from close range to make it 1–1, which would stand as the scoreline until halftime.

However, three minutes later, the US equalized again, as McKennie headed a Reyna corner that grazed the fingertips of Ochoa but ultimately found the net, making the score 2–2.

Mexico controlled most of the game in the first extra session but could not convincingly threaten the United States' goal, and the first 15 minutes ended goalless.

In the 114th minute, Pulisic successfully converted the spot kick with a strike into the upper-right corner of the goal, giving the US their first lead of the match, 3–2.

Immediately, Pulisic took off his shirt, running towards the left-side corner flag, joined in celebration by his teammates, and taunting the Mexico fans by putting a finger to his lips.